Malami, Kebbi govt trade words over attacks at ADC rally
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Verified Synthesis~50s readHe said the Kebbi State Government’s denial of involvement and its attribution of the demolition to a private ownership dispute did not eliminate the need for an impartial investigation. He called on the Kebbi State Government, security agencies and political stakeholders to avoid actions capable of triggering violence and ensure a peaceful political environment.
Context & Background
- ✦He said, “The state government did not intimidate them in any way.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Friday:The former Minister of Justice made the allegations in a press statement issued on Friday through his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka.Thursday:The condemnation followed Thursday’s campaign flag-off, which was attended by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other national leaders of the ADC.2026:Malami cited the National Emergency Management Agency’s humanitarian intervention in March 2026 for victims of banditry in Shanga, Yauri and Bunza as evidence of the challenges confronting affected communities.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- He said the Kebbi State Government’s denial of involvement and its attribution of the demolition to a private ownership dispute did not eliminate the need for an impartial investigation.
- He called on the Kebbi State Government, security agencies and political stakeholders to avoid actions capable of triggering violence and ensure a peaceful political environment.
- He said, “The state government did not intimidate them in any way.
Key Facts:Friday: The former Minister of Justice made the allegations in a press statement issued on Friday through his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka.Thursday: The condemnation followed Thursday’s campaign flag-off, which was attended by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other national leaders of the ADC.2026: Malami cited the National Emergency Management Agency’s humanitarian intervention in March 2026 for victims of banditry in Shanga, Yauri and Bunza as evidence of the challenges confronting affected communities.
Editorial Excerpt
The Kebbi State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Abubakar Malami, has condemned alleged attacks, intimidation and destruction of property during the party's presidential campaign flag-off in Birnin Kebbi.
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He said the Kebbi State Government’s denial of involvement and its attribution of the demolition to a private ownership dispute did not eliminate the need for an impartial investigation.
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He called on the Kebbi State Government, security agencies and political stakeholders to avoid actions capable of triggering violence and ensure a peaceful political environment.
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The former Minister of Justice made the allegations in a press statement issued on Friday through his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka.
